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14 Family Day Out at Playmobil Funpark
WHAT'S ON
1-7 September EXHIBITION | THE GOLD OF MALTA Art Galleries of the Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta
The Gold of Malta or L’Or De Malte or
Id-Deheb ta’ Malta is an exhibition of
sketches and paintings created when the artist Martine Rigaud-Busuttil spent one year with the Maltese lace-makers of the Malta Society of Arts during the time of COVID-19.
The Gold of Malta
1 - 11 September IN BETWEEN Space C, Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, Valletta
This project consists of two installations by two different artists, brought together by the Shifting Contexts prize given in 2018. Both works address dualities such as visible and the hidden, the tangible and the intangible and focus on the ‘in-between’ states. This reflection is a common ground to both projects which complement each other amidst their differences.
1 - 11 September BELLUM IN MUNDUM EXHIBITION MUŻA, Valletta
After a 7-year hiatus, Tonio Mallia presents a new series of works that re-imagine a world shaken beyond its tipping point, where the tensions between the human
and natural world are no longer at play, nor are they creative or life-giving. They have devolved into a tyrannical order in which mankind becomes subject to its own freedoms. Humanity turns its back on itself when it turns its back on
nature, misappropriating and exploiting it, corrupting its beauty into a place of war—bellum—the war that destroys the world, the war waged by man who, no longer a steward of the earth, abandons the scales and becomes death, as Oppenheimer would say. In the empty fairgrounds and the desolate fields, in the mangled trees and the rising seas, in the plague infested skies and desperate flights, here is mankind—our humanity—hanging in the balance.
1-12 September EXHIBITION | LOST IN THE ETHER Il- Kamra ta' Fuq, Mqabba
one is engrossed in a communication or visual that has no fixture in space or time; it has no precise location or context. Through her collection ‘Lost in the Ether’, which constitutes her first solo exhibition, Nicole Sciberras Debono brings forward esoteric narratives of a domestic familiarity, with notes on online and para-social relationships, and the reflections of a young woman in a contemporary society. Debono’s debut collection captures intimate and abstruse moments, belonging to either herself or her peers with whom she communicates with through various channels online. She interprets and translates these moments into isolated visual anecdotes through choice in subject matter, narrative, shape, texture, and colour. In a few words, Debono gravitates towards this concept as she often wonders about the differences
between online relationships and ‘real life’ personal relationships. She looks for an answer to the difference between the two.
Lost in the Ether
her thoughts, namely loneliness and solitude (they are not one and the same) in the ‘social’ age, understanding virtual relationships as well as the digital curation of the self. She captures a physical presence in all of her pieces, even where such form is outside of the frame.
Willie Apap's Exhibition
1 September - 10 October
WILLIE APAP COLOUR AND LIGHT Il-Ħaġar | Heart of Gozo Museum, Victoria, Gozo
In what promises to be a landmark event in Il-Ħaġar’s cultural calendar of 2022, this exhibition is thought to be the largest ever presentation of Apap works at one exhibition and will be a display of his genius and versatility; oils and inks of portraits, landscapes and still- life’s, dancers, human figure, sacred and ethnic works. Visit visitmalta.com for more
information.
2 September ROCK THE FORT – THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW Grand Harbour Marina, Birgu | 20:00
Rock the Fort is back! Bigger and even better, celebrating the very best of classic rock. For the first time ever, UK’s finest band ‘The Classic Rock Show’ will be
performing live. Tributes to the legendary performances from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, AC/DC, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, The Who, and many more. This events is being organised in aid of ALS Malta and Dar Bjorn. Get your tickets on www.showshappening.com
2 September MCO NOTTE ITALIANA Pjazza Teatru Rjal Republic Street, Valletta, Malta | 20:30 -22:30
Undoubtedly one of the most successful productions by the Malta Concert Orchestra for the past four years has been the annual appointment for Italian music. This year’s edition promises to be no less exciting with some of Italy’s most favourite songs performed by Alex Schembri, Neville Refalo, Claudia Faniello, Angela Tirchett and Ritienne Azzopardi under the direction of Maestro Joe Brown. Get your tickets from visitmalta.com
Joseph Calleja and Andrea Bocelli
Rock the Fort
2-11 September MALTA PRIDE WEEK Various locations
Malta pride has become a much soughtafter annual event in the Maltese national
calender, supported by central and local government, private entities, and a number of civil society organisations. Malta Pride
Malta Pride Week
keeps the LGBTQI+ community at its core and does not become a vehicle for
pink washing by corporate or political propaganda. During these days, a number of events will be taking place. Visit maltapride.org for the full schedule.
7 September RIOT CULTURE PRESENTS: PERC Liquid Club, San Gwann, Malta
One of the most in-demand Techno DJ's around the globe: PERC needs little to no introduction. Perc is one of electronic
dance music’s reference points: an internationally touring DJ, label owner and one of the most respected producers in techno today. Known as one of the most forward-thinking individuals in techno Perc (aka London based Ali Wells) fuses current sounds with his extensive
knowledge of electronic music’s past to create something new & unique. A regular artist on such scene-leading labels as CLR, Perc Trax imprint. The British powerhouse will undoubtedly blow the roof off of Liquid!
Get your tickets from www.showshappening.com
14 September MIDDLE EASTERN SHARING PLATES WORKSHOP Mediterranean Culinary Academy, Naxxar
10 September ROCKESTRA – I LOVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MFCC – Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, Ta’ Qali, Malta | 20:30
From a seated event held last year, to this year’s outdoor standing event, Rockestra always aim to give you more. The wide range of rock bands the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will cover
vary from Gun’s and Roses, Pink Floyd, Mettalica, Kate Bush, Nirvana and Foo Fighters, and more.
Get your tickets from www.visitmalta.com Looking to throw little get together but want to keep it light, fresh and stress free? This class will show little tricks to
make entertaining a breeze. Drawing up flavours from the middle east and the
Mediterranean, each dish will highlight how beautiful and satisfying vegetables can be if treated the right way. Get your tickets from www.mcamalta.com
12 September STAGE AND PROMS ON THE SEA
Mgarr Marina, Mgarr, Gozo | 20:30
Stage and Proms on the Sea is reminiscent of London West-End shows and evergreen masterpieces from the Proms. The audience will be able to enjoy a galore of excerpts and medleys from musicals as also classic encores performed in Proms Final Night held at the Royal Albert Hall. Pop singers Ludwig Galea and Sarah Bonnici will be accompanying the Gozo Youth Wind Band under the direction of its founder and
musical director Mro Dr Joseph Grech. Entrance is free (Standing). Optional premium VIP designated seated area including welcome drink and food available are available strictly by reservation.
For more information or to reserve a seat, send an email to gozowindbandorchestra@ yahoo.co.uk
Middle Eastern Workshop
16 September MCO QUEEN TRIBUTE Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta, Malta | 20:30
The Malta Concert Orchestra will give tribute to the British rock band Queen well known for its diverse rock style and contemporary rock. Under the direction of Mro Joe Brown together with local lead singers and some of queens most popular hits, its sure to make an unforgettable night.
Get your tickets from visitmalta.com
17 September OPEN WATER SWIMMING COMPETITION Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Qala, Gozo | 6:30am
THE MUSIC AL
Caravaggio the Musical – The Rise and Fall of a Tormented Genius’ is an original new musical which tells the tempestuous story of the Renaissance artist Michelangelo Merisi aka Caravaggio who achieved fame and notoriety for his chiaroscuro masterpieces and volatile personality. Composed by Paul Abela, with Book and Lyrics by Joe Julian Farrugia, and directed by Malcolm Galea.
20-25 SEPTEMBER 2022
swimming competition is organised by one of the oldest multisport clubs in Malta, Birkirkara St. Joseph Sports Club. The location chosen for this competition is home to transparent cyan waters and an average sea temperature of 26.3oC. Swimmers can choose from two swims, the 11km Malta- Gozo- Malta event or
the shorter 6.1km Gozo-Malta swim.
Swimmers leave Marfa to proceed on the shortest possible route towards the island of Comino and finishing at Marfa. This swim is aimed at people who have at least an intermediate level in swimming.
20 September CARAVAGGIO THE MUSICAL – THE RISE AND FALL OF A TORMENTED GENIUS Mediterranean conference centre, Valletta, Malta
An original new musical which tells the tempestuous story of the renaissance artist Michelangelo Merisi aka Caravaggio who achieved fame and notoriety for his chiaroscuro masterpieces and volatile personality. This will be the first original musical commissioned and produced by the Mediterranean Conference Centre in
Valletta. Showing at the MCC between the 20 and 25 September. The musical is composed by Paul Abela, with book and lyrics by Joe Julian Farrugia, and directed by Malcolm Galea.
Get your tickets from visitmalta.com
23-25 September THE MALTA INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL Various locations
The first two editions of this festival were
a huge success. During the three days of this international festival, parades and performances will be held in various parts
30 September BRANCH TO BOTTLE Wardija, Malta
Get a glimpse of what it takes to cultivate, harvest, and produce Bidni- a great quality monocultiver extra virgin olive oil produced from the indigenous Bidni olive trees. The Grima family will share insights on the olive trees and its oil, along with the care involved when growing these trees, and the harvestation process. Later, each participant will be put to practice using traditional hervesting techniques shared by the farmers.Guests will then head over to
an area in the shade with a gorgeous view of the sunset to enjoy tasting the oil along with a full three course meal.
Get your tickets from www.mcamalta.com
FAMILY DAY OUT AT THE PLAYMOBIL FUNPARK
If you are visiting Malta, you can't leave this splendid island without visiting the Playmobil FunPark. Comprising both an internal as well as an external play area, at Playmobil they understand the importance of imaginative play, having entertaining toys complying with high safety standards.
Let your children interact with Playmobil's range of figures and playsets in the fully air-conditioned indoor play area, ensuring a delightful and secure environment. Children’s creativity will come alive with themes of princesses, police and knights, with areas both for toddlers and kids aged 4+, with the aim of improving their cognitive skills. Relive with your childhood emotions with your kids and watch their priceless enthusiasm.
Children’s fascination will reach new levels when entering the Outdoor Pirate Themed play area where they can be captains on the ship, explore in the tree house, climb the hanging bridge, slide down and splash in the water channel with Playmobil’s floating boats.
Get a Playmobil souvenir from the Exclusive Playmobil shop in Malta within the FunPark. The retail outlet is stocked up with the latest Playmobil range designed to keep the kids and loved ones back home amused for hours. With a vast range of 1.2.3 toys for infants to promote playful development and intricate sets for children 4+ such as the Wiltopia animals sustainable range and the Asterix adventures, to build, identify with fictional characters and create impossible stories with peers!
Whilst your kids are making the most of their time – have a seat and enjoy a snack, meal or coffee at the Playmobil cafeteria. Relish in quality family and capture memorable moments with your family in Malta’s favourite children’s attraction!
